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Truth Wanted

Truth Wanted

By: Atheist Community of Austin
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WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔

Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true.

Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways.

Call Truth Wanted! 7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/calltw


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Episodes
  • Truth Wanted 9.25 with ObjectivelyDan and Nintendrew

    Truth Wanted 9.25 with ObjectivelyDan and Nintendrew
    Jun 22 2026
    In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan is joined by Nintendrew for his official debut in the skeptic community! They explore the "Bite model" of cults, the bizarre pseudo-history of British Israelism, and why secular morality outshines religious dogma. Can even the most intelligent people be fooled by a well-crafted narrative?
    Omar in TX asks about religion and conspiracy theories in gaming culture. Drew shares how debunking a 1980s Nintendo rumor revealed the fragile nature of historicity. If we can't verify recent facts, how can we trust ancient manuscripts? Why do even skeptical communities fall for rage-baiting?
    Will in the UK argues that trillionaires are ethical because they take massive risks that drive innovation. Dan and Drew challenge this, noting that extreme wealth often stems from anti-competitive monopolies. Does a broken system justify such a wealth gap? Can any amount
    of charity balance the scales?
    Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next time!


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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Truth Wanted 09.24 with ObjectivelyDan and Bored Agnostic

    Truth Wanted 09.24 with ObjectivelyDan and Bored Agnostic
    Jun 15 2026
    In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan is joined by Bored Agnostic to explore the complexities of deconstruction, racial religious identity, and the foundations of morality! They dive into the slave morality of the black church, the philosophical pitfalls of personal experience, and why typewriter gods fail the reality test. Can critical thinking bridge the gap between religious tradition and objective truth?
    Nye in NC asks why cognitive dissonance is prevalent in black Christian communities. Bored Agnostic explains how religious identity often overrides racial identity, creating a slave morality. Will recognizing these roots help break the cycle?
    Ray in NY presents a typewriter God thought experiment. Dan argues that a being interacting with the sky is still a natural phenomenon, not a prime mover. Ray claims to know God's nature through ecstasy. Can personal feelings prove a deity?
    Bob in CA, a former atheist, argues for Christianity through objective morality and the cosmological argument. Dan and Bored Agnostic debate moral realism versus evolved biological strategies. Is secular logic a better ground for ethics?
    Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next time!


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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Truth Wanted 09.23 with Kelley Laughlin and Steve Ghikadis

    Truth Wanted 09.23 with Kelley Laughlin and Steve Ghikadis
    Jun 8 2026
    In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and guest Steve Ghikadis explore the landscape of secular humanism and the importance of compassionate community! From the trials of humanitarian volunteering and the necessity of public libraries to the intricacies of evolutionary evidence, the hosts dive into how logic and empathy provide a superior foundation for truth. Can secular curiosity survive the pressure of religious education?
    Kind Bite in Finland is a parent raising a child fearing hell. Kelley and Steve suggest religious literacy and Socratic questioning to encourage critical thinking. Can normalized variety and an open mind
    prevent a backfire effect? Will the child return to a secular perspective?
    Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next time!


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    1 hr and 22 mins
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